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September 05, 2023
Your dental health is important to your overall health
We know today that the oral cavity is the gateway to your body. The health of your mouth is therefore the gateway to your overall health. There is a direct relationship between diseases of the mouth and their effects on the body.
Cigarette use and oral health
May 02, 2011
Cigarette use and oral health
By Dr Andre Clarke
IT IS common knowledge that cigarette smoking is the single major cause of cancer and cardiovascular disease in the United States. It contributes to a large number of premature deaths each year in the USA, but still about 25 per cent of American adults continue to smoke. One of the main components in cigarettes is nicotine and it is accepted as one of the most addictive drugs i...
The pervasive impact of inflation
August 03, 2023
The pervasive impact of inflation
Countries like The Bahamas are particularly vulnerable to economic fluctuations due to their unique geographical and socio-economic characteristics. As is the case in many Caribbean countries, tourism is a critical pillar of our economy, driving growth, creating massive employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, and maintaining much-needed foreign exchange earnings. The latter is a necessity f...
July 28, 2023
Early Diagnosis and Significant Advances in Treatment Could Reduce High Lung Cancer Death Rate, Says Cleveland Clinic Expert
With early screening and ongoing advances in treatment options, there is no reason for lung cancer to maintain its reputation as one of the deadliest cancers, according to an expert from global health system Cleveland Clinic, speaking ahead of World Lung Cancer Day [August 1].
Imports up 22 percent in first quarter
July 17, 2023
Imports up 22 percent in first quarter
The Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) revealed in its latest Trade Quarterly Report that the value of imports during the first quarter of 2023 increased by 22 percent, when compared to the same period last year. The total value of commodities imported into The Bahamas stood at $1.02 billion at the end of the first quarter. ...
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BNSI - CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – APRIL 2023
July 14, 2023
BNSI - CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – APRIL 2023
The Bahamas National Statistical Institute is pleased to announce the release of its ConsumerPrice index, April 2023.
Inflation rate surpasses October 2022 peak
July 14, 2023
Inflation rate surpasses October 2022 peak
In its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, the Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) revealed that in April 2023, the inflation rate in the country surpassed what it was in the October 2022, when the CPI peaked at 120.07. The inflation rate increased by 0.6 percent in April 2023, when compared to March 2023, driving the ...
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December 26, 2015
Solar or coal? India's decision may decide the fate of the planet
A number of functionaries with documents in envelopes wait outside the small office of EVR Raju, the environmental manager of the Jharia coalfield in north-east India.
US VP announces $100M for region
June 09, 2023
US VP announces $100M for region
During an historic meeting in The Bahamas yesterday, US Vice President Kamala Harris, the highest ranking US official to visit The Bahamas since President John F. Kennedy in 1962, announced more than $100 million in assistance for the Caribbean region.
May 30, 2023
The relationship between dental health and overall health
The mouth is the gateway to your overall health.
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